INSTRUCTOR: Stephen J. Nicoloff webpage: Phone: Office Hours: MW 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM F 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM TR 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Office: Building Q, Room 254

TEXT: College Algebra with Modeling and Visualization 5th Edition Gary Rockswold with My Math Lab MATERIALS & OTHER RESORCES: Graphing Calculator Texas Instruments TI-83, or TI-84 is preferred. Learning Support Center (LSC) Building E or the Math Center in Q Building Drop-in and individual Tutoring Hours: M-R 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM, F 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Saturday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. (E building only) My Math Lab web site: Course ID: nicoloff Khan Academy Just Math Tutorials Math is Power 4 u

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 4 credit hours. Analysis and interpretation of the behavior and nature of functions including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, power, absolute value, and piecewise-defined functions; systems of equations, modeling and solving real world problems. Additional topics may include matrices, combinatorics, sequences and series, and conics. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT120, or MAT121, or MAT122, or equivalent, or satisfactory score on District placement exam.

ASSIGNMENTS: Assignments will be given on a daily basis. It is your responsibility to do any additional assignments to adequately prepare for the day’s lesson. Assignments will be worth 100 points. Late homework will not be accepted. Late homework is defined to be any homework that is turned in after the beginning of class on the day it is due. Homework will be done on My Math Lab or from selected end of the section exercises.

TESTING: There will be 10 quizzes. (10 points each). There will be pt. tests during the semester to cover all chapters studied, and the final exam worth 150 pts. There will not be an opportunity to make up missed quizzes or tests GRADING: CanvasCanvas Quizzes100A = Homework100B = Tests650C = Total850D =

ADDITIONAL STUDENT INFORMATION: Undergraduate study is time consuming. You can anticipate spending two or more hours of study, reading and research for every hour you spend in the classroom. To earn three hours of academic credit, classes must meet for a minimum of forty-five (45) classroom hours. Take these demands seriously as you plan your academic schedule. If for some reason you decide to drop this course, you are advised to discuss it first with your instructor. If you are having difficulties, please see your instructor before giving up or dropping the class. You will be dropped for non-attendance or excessive absences. Excessive absences will be considered, missing the equivalent of 2 weeks without instructor knowledge or prior approval. A grade of W will be assigned if you drop before the withdraw date that is in your student center in my.maricopa.edu. If you are still on the class roster at the end of the semester, you will be assigned a grade of A, B, C, D or F, based on your class average.